Consultant -Development of Climate Risk Assessment Briefing Note at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Job Description

The work will be supervised by the Chief of the Climate Change Adaptation Unit. Under the guidance of the Chief of the Climate Change Adaptation Unit,

The consultant will:

Review technical and scientific literature and UNEP documentation and consult with UNEP staff and country teams to gather input to the briefing note.
Develop an annotated outline for the briefing note based on the provided structure.
Develop the briefing note (approximately 10 pages including graphics) including the following sections:
Introduction ii. Glossary of key terms related to CRAs
Section 1: Developing climate change projections
Section 2: Developing impact and risk assessment methodologies
Section 3: Key data/information sources and portals
Conclusions and recommendations
Coordinate with UNEP on the design/layout of the briefing note.
Incorporate feedback from UNEP’s review process and finalize the briefing note for publication.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, International Development Studies or related field is required.
At least 7 years of practical experience in climate change adaptation science and policy is required. Demonstrated expertise in climate risk assessments and familiarity with different methodologies is required.
Experience in adaptation project implementation and working in the UN system or similar international organization is desirable.